Zarzuela - La verbena de la Paloma

The prestigious singer and director, Lorenzo Moncloa, revives the libretto by Ricardo de la Vega and Tomás Bretón’s music to recreate the most international zarzuela. For yet another summer, the Teatro Gran Vía will stage this well-known Spanish zarzuela, which can be seen from 6 to 16 August.

The action takes place in some of the most popular neighbourhoods of Madrid in 1894, when it was premiered, and during the festivities of the Virgin of La Paloma. However, Julián does not feel like celebrating, as he suspects that his girlfriend, Susana, does not want to go to the party with him because she is going out with a lover.

As for Susana, fed up of the constant jealousy of her  partner, she decides to accept the proposals of Don Hilarión. This will lead to numerous encounters between the main characters.

Made into a film on three occasions, this bewildering story contains magnificent musical numbers, such as the classic Dónde vas con mantón de Manila? or Una morena y una rubia.The performance was successfully premiered in Madrid on 17 February 1894, whereby it was created based on a real event, as the young typesetter caused a great scandal  at a popular party on finding out that his girlfriend was accompanied by an old apothecary.

Furthermore, the performances of La Verbena de la Paloma will be immersive.  In each performance, the audience will be able to experience the party as an immersive experience. It will be a very special summer night of zarzuela with many surprises for the audience.

Approximate duration: 120 minutes
Recommended age: all ages